Eligibility for the Honors Program
Presidents' Scholarship
for New Students
Recent graduates from an NCA accredited high school within Maricopa County may apply for the
Presidents' Scholarship. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must verify that they rank in the top 15% of their graduating class in the 6th, 7th or
8th semester. Eligible students must enroll in the academic year following high school graduation. Enrollment in any institution other than one of the Maricopa Community Colleges (summers excepted) will nullify the Presidents' Scholarship.
Recent high school graduates who did not rank in the top 15% of their respective high school classes or who graduated from non-NCA accredited high schools are eligible to apply for the Presidents' Scholarship if they have scored exceptionally high on a GCC Placement Test, as indicated below.
Test Scores
| Subject | Placement or Exemption |
|---|---|
| English | Placement in Honors English |
| Reading | Exempt from CRE 101 |
| Mathematics | Placement in MAT120 or higher |
The Presidents' Scholarship covers the cost of in-county tuition for 15 credits hours per semester. The scholarship is automatically renewed for a total of four consecutive semesters (summers excluded) as long the student meets the following criteria.
Deadlines
| Date | To Do |
|---|---|
| 1st of April | To ensure the best selection of classes and, if applicable, be recognized at your high school awards ceremony, application must be submitted to the GCC Honors Office. |
| 1st of July | Students submitting applications and/or registering after July 1 will be responsible for their tuition. Reimbursement will be available when the application file is complete (a process that takes four weeks.) |
| 1st Friday of Fall classes | No Presidents' Scholarship Application will be accepted for the Fall semester after the first week of classes. |
To retain a Presidents' Scholarship, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 12 credits at the 100+ level within the semester (Pass/Fail credits excluded) each Fall and Spring semester.
- Complete at least one 3 credit honors course each semester with a grade of "C" or higher.
- Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.250 or higher. (Cumulative GPA does include all Maricopa Community College credits.)
- Maintain continuous enrollment for the four semesters (summer session excluded).
Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.25, but not lower than 3.00 at the end of their first semester, will retain their Presidents' Scholarship for their second semester only with the provision they raise their cumulative GPA to 3.25 prior to the start of their third semester. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 at the end of their first semester will lose their Presidents' Scholarship, which cannot be reinstated. Placement on academic probation or suspension will result in loss of scholarship, which cannot be reinstated. See Academic Probation and Suspension in the College General Catalog for further information.
Please Note:
State law now requires that a person who is not a citizen or legal resident of the United States or who is without lawful immigration status is not entitled to classification as an in-state student pursuant to A.R. S. Section 15-1802 or entitled to classification as a county resident pursuant to A.R.S. Section 15-1802.01.
According to state law, a person who is not a citizen of the United States, who is without lawful immigration status, and who is enrolled at any community college under the jurisdiction of an Arizona community college district is not entitled to tuition waivers, fee waivers, grants, scholarship assistance, financial aid, tuition assistance or any other type of financial assistance that is subsidized or paid in whole or in part with state monies.
Honors Achievement Award
for Continuing & Transfer Students
Continuing and transfer students who have accumulated a minimum of 12 credits in courses numbered 100 level or above (Pass/Fail credits excluded) at Glendale Community College and who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.250 may apply for the
Honors Achievement Award.
The deadline for registering for an honors class to be eligible for the Honors Achievement Award is the last day of the first week of classes during the fall and spring semesters.
Please Note:
Honors Achievement Awards are paid after grades have posted each semester.
Students who are accepted will receive an award based on the total number of credits that are successfully completed.
| Credits Completed | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| 12 or more | $325 |
| 9-11 | $244 |
| 6-8 | $163 |
| 3-5 | $81 |
To retain the Honors Achievement Award, students must:
- Complete the number of credits within the semester (Pass/Fail credits excluded) for which an achievement award has been awarded.
- Complete at least one 3 credit Honors course each semester with a grade of "C" or higher.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.250 or higher. (Cumulative GPA does include
all
Maricopa Community College credits.)
Please Note:
Honors Program students should not withdraw from courses or alter class schedules without approval of the Honors Program staff. Refund, drop-add, and withdrawal policies, dates, and deadlines apply to Honors Program students.
